Exclusive gateway of startup investing in Silicon Valley +
participation of professors and alumni
Founded in 2024 by Southern Methodist University alumnus Lewis Wang who serves the world prominent families in Silicon Valley, Alumni Angels & Entrepreneurs (SA&E) is a SMU alumni group that seeks to strengthen SMU’s startup community by fostering relationships among entrepreneurs and alumni investors. Our community approach to the investment process creates diverse opportunities for education, professional development, advising / mentoring, and growing one’s business and investment portfolio. SA&E is a part of SMU startup ecosystem, greatly impacting the Dallas - Silicon Valley landscape.
Industry 01
Fintech
Industry 02
Consumer AI
Industry 03
Consumer
Industry 04
AR/VR
Industry 05
Enterprise AI
Industry 06
Enterprise
Industry 07
Healthcare
Industry 08
Biotech
Industry 09
Industrial Tech
MEMBERSHIP
SA&E membership is open to all SMU alumni and affiliates including students, faculty, staff, and parents or spouses of alumni or students. At the discretion of the SA&E Board of Directors, people outside of SMU who share the interests and objectives of the club may also be granted membership as “non-affiliated” members.
In order to attend a pitch session, angel investors must attest to accredited investor status. Non-accredited investors are welcome to join as members and attend all other events.
Annual fees:
Angel investors – $100
Entrepreneurs – FREE
Join or Renew as an Angel or Entrepreneur
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Note: SA&E aims to provide a forum for interesting early stage companies at a fundraising stage to present. However SA&E is not a fund, does not do crowd sourced fundraising, nor does it provide investment advice or recommendations. Any due diligence, negotiation or investment activity conducted by members or officers of SA&E is conducted solely as an individual of their own accord as an accredited investor, not as an officer or representative of SA&E, SMU or SMU Alumni Association. SMU and SMU Alumni Association are not in any way endorsing or assessing the companies or entrepreneurs who present at SA&E nor are they involved in SA&E members or officers’ individual investment decisions regarding these companies.
Part of SMU startup ecosystem
SMU Angels & Entrepreneurs helps angel investors find exceptional startups, make smart investment decisions, and support enthusiastic entrepreneurs as part of the broader SMU community.
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Angels can help entrepreneurs by writing a check, giving informal advice, making a connection, joining a board, or giving a talk. SA&E provides educational programs to help angels make wise choices in applying time and money in these endeavors.
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SA&E links angel investors to promising, groundbreaking startups. Members of the SMU community have founded Bumble, among others. We can’t promise SA&E will find the next billion-dollar SMU company, but we can promise fun in the search process.
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SA&E entrepreneurs and SMU students have opportunities to listen and learn from other entrepreneurs pitching to the group. They participate in discussions with investors about the pros and cons of startups, and to help understand what it is like to sit on the angel side of table.
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We follow a broad approach in entrepreneurial education. While we do offer learning-oriented events, we believe the best education comes from experience.
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Submit your business plan or pitch deck to info@alumniaande.com to apply for angel funding.
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